What lies beneath the surface of our faces?

What secrets and stories do they hide and trace?

How do our thoughts and feelings mold our skin and hair?

How do we reflect the world we live in and share?

I am drawn to the mysteries of the North Caucasus. A land of ancient traditions and diverse influences.
I wanted to understand how they see themselves and others, and attempted doing so by using visual metaphors that translate and decode their nature.

This series is my attempt to unravel their mind, to find the symbols and meanings that define their inner states of being and expression.